Re: Wet sanding questions
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Originally posted by Focusedonsound
There are a number of areas on my car where there is some severe orange peal. Maily on the front bumper, side skirts, quater panel areas.
What is the process for wet sanding? Will you be able to tell what was wet sanded and what wasn`t? Does wet sanding work on clear coated cars? Any other information on the personal experince is much appreciated.
I do some wet sanding occasionally and will tell you up front that I`m not an expert on the subject. I know guys in the body shop business who don`t/won`t wet sand due to the liability attached to that process.
Wet sanding does work on clear coated cars and it`s always smart to start out "light", and by all means use a block for your paper. If you do hold the paper in your fingers the pressure will be uneven. If I was you I`d get a wet sanding block, and some 2000 and 1500 grit paper for starters. Make sure it`s good paper because I`ve found that the cheaper ones can often have a variance of grits on the same sheet. Soaking the paper that you plan on using for 30 minutes is a good idea, and obviously keeping the sanded area moist is imperative. Clear coats can be easily damaged so you have to be careful.
As for wet sanding painted bumpers and plastic moldings, I wouldn`t do that. The paint process is different on those, and I just won`t go there. I`ve had alot of trouble with painted bumpers in the past and treat them with kid gloves now.
I pray alot when I wet sand, and so far so good. Good Luck :)